Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited
Also known as: Sncg
Based in the grounds of the John Marley Centre, in Scotswood, the charity offers a wide range of activities linked to sustainability issues and improving mental health and well-being. The programmes include: educational workshops, youth groups, older peoples services, volunteering and training. The charity is involved with a range of environmental and community based projects within the area.
Activities & Mission
Based in the grounds of the John Marley Centre, in Scotswood, the charity offers a wide range of activities linked to sustainability issues and improving mental health and well-being. The programmes include: educational workshops, youth groups, older peoples services, volunteering and training. The charity is involved with a range of environmental and community based projects within the area.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £641,011 | £593,129 | £562,937 | £614,300 | £15,000 | 14 / 85 |
| 2024 | £722,901 | £636,202 | £636,202 | £566,418 | £15,000 | 15 / 70 |
| 2023 | £655,360 | £521,824 | £521,824 | £479,719 | £30,000 | 21 / 85 |
| 2022 | £577,993 | £466,848 | £447,336 | £346,184 | £106,000 | 10 / 65 |
| 2021 | £485,417 | £397,585 | 0 / 65 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited
What does Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited do?
Based in the grounds of the John Marley Centre, in Scotswood, the charity offers a wide range of activities linked to sustainability issues and improving mental health and well-being. The programmes include: educational workshops, youth groups, older peoples services, volunteering and training. The charity is involved with a range of environmental and community based projects within the area.
How much income did Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited report in 2025?
Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited reported total income of £641k and reported expenditure of £593k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited?
Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited has a program ratio of 87.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited registered as a charity?
Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 December 2011 as charity number 1144976. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited?
Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Helen McStravick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited operate?
Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited operates across 7 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Scotswood Natural Community Garden Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144976.
Details
Scotswood
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
N15 6TU
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- 14 May 2026
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